Solitary fibrous tumors: Clinical and imaging features from head to toe

Mohamed Badawy, Ayman Nada, Julia Crim, Khalid Kabeel, Lester Layfield, Akram Shaaban, Khaled M. Elsayes, Ayman H. Gaballah

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Abstract

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare fibroblastic mesenchymal tumors that are usually benign with variable malignant potential. They can develop in any organ due to their spindle cell origin. The exact etiology of solitary fibrous tumors is unknown. The majority of SFTs are benign with 10–30% of them exhibiting aggressive and malignant features. The aggressiveness of this type of tumor is not associated with its histological features, which makes surgical resection the treatment of choice. We will review the clinical and radiological features and possible differential diagnoses of SFTs according to their anatomical sites following the World Health Organization 2020 classification.

Original languageEnglish
Article number110053
JournalEuropean Journal of Radiology
Volume146
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2022

Keywords

  • Clinical findings
  • Imaging features
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Pathology
  • Solitary fibrous tumors
  • World Health Organization 2020 classification

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